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Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:17 GMT

Deshaciendo el pasado: los legisladores buscan conectar los vecindarios de California separados por las carreteras

In summary Durante el auge de la construcción de carreteras interestatales, los vecindarios urbanos fueron divididos, a menudo aislando los hogares de las minorías y los residentes de bajos ingresos. Los legisladores de California están explorando formas …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:16 GMT

California bullet train project still lacks needed financing

In summary California’s bullet train project is still lacking enough money to complete its initial segment in the San Joaquin Valley, much less financing for a statewide system. Managers of California’s bullet train project announced what they termed an “ …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:16 GMT

How will CA stop skyrocketing utility bills?

Many Californians are still grappling with the hit to their wallets from the costs of, well, everything. That includes shockingly high natural gas bills, which have spiked to double the usual or more due to a cascade of issues: increased demand brought on …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:16 GMT

California reinvested in public health. Newsom put it back on the chopping block

In summary As the emergency declaration for COVID-19 expired, local public health officials are criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to a workforce program attempting to rebuild a system weakened by years of disinvestment. The state’s …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:16 GMT

Ask CJN: Nursing school admission woes

In summary In our new ‘Ask CJN’ feature, student reporters with the CalMatters College Journalism Network answer readers’ questions about college in California. This week: At a time when California desperately needs nurses, why is it so hard to get into …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:16 GMT

Jump-starting electric car batteries: Will supply problems stall California’s mandate?

In summary Automakers face global challenges obtaining battery materials, including China’s stranglehold on the industry and mining in Africa. Will they have everything they need to ramp up electric car production — and at what cost to the economy and the …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 03:40 GMT

California keeps sending toxic soil to out-of-state landfills — Newsom and legislators are slow to change course

In summary California sends toxic soil to landfills in Utah and Arizona, including sites near Native American reservations. Will lawmakers step in to keep the waste in state? State lawmakers are planning an oversight hearing that will look into how …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 03:10 GMT

How much should California spend to build up public transit?

To get more riders on public transit, you need more service. But to fund additional service, you need more riders. That’s the conundrum transit agencies have long encountered. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the state’s workforce and the end of federal …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 03:10 GMT

Undoing the past: Lawmakers seek to mend California neighborhoods sliced by highways

In summary During the interstate highway construction boom, urban neighborhoods were sliced apart, often isolating the homes of minorities and low-income residents. California lawmakers are exploring ways to undo some of that harm by reconnecting …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 03:10 GMT

COVID disparities grow as California ends state of emergency

In summary As public health funding winds down, gaps in vaccination rates are increasing. Particularly for booster doses, the gap among racial and ethnic groups is widening significantly. When California recorded the first U.S. case of COVID-19 more than …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 03:10 GMT

Education is vital for California Latinos affected most by water crisis

In summary The responsibility of keeping California’s food system functioning falls heaviest on the backs of Latino workers, who are most frequently plagued by water contamination and scarcity. Given the trust local leaders have with their constituents, …

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Published on February 28, 2023 - 12:39 GMT

Will California’s misused environmental law finally be reformed?

In summary The California Environmental Quality Act has been weaponized in conflicts over housing for years, and a new appellate court decision affecting UC Berkeley has once again revived talk about reforming the landmark law. But how far are Newsom and …

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